Mexican Macaroni Salad
Enjoy a refreshing Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe that’s packed with flavor! Perfect for summer gatherings, try it today for a delicious side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 lb elbow macaroni (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 ears fresh corn (or canned/frozen)
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 medium red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Grill or roast fresh corn until browned, then cut kernels off the cob.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, minced garlic, and salt for the dressing.
- Combine cooled pasta with corn, black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Find it online: https://mrrecipes.net/mexican-macaroni-salad-recipe/